Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: S.A.F.O NEW ERA #4
Date: Nov 07, 2019

#R1#
Sloane scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pouta in his tracks.
Pouta has a takedown stuffed.
Pouta takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sloane lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pouta fails to land the takedown.
Pouta shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sloane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sabre Sloane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pekka Pouta.
Sloane tries to work over Pouta's front leg with a kick but Pouta checks it. #TD2#
Pouta darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sloane is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pouta sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Pouta wants to stand but Sloane has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Pouta stalling.
Pouta trying to control the action but Sloane is working from the bottom. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pouta tries to stand but can't do so whilst Sloane controls his leg. #SUB2#
Pouta seems to be looking for submissions.
Pouta is trying to control the action in half guard but Sloane is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pouta passes to side control.
Pouta trying to control the position but Sloane is working away.
Pouta looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Pouta wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sloane, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Sloane is trying to control Pouta's posture but Pouta avoids it.
Pouta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sloane keeps working.
Sloane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pouta on the ground.
Sloane is trying to get back to half guard.
Pouta working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sloane on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sloane tries to get out of the position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sloane is working to avoid the ground and pound but Pouta connects with a decent elbow. #SUB2#
Pouta has hold of Sloane's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Sloane tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Pouta cranks the arm and Sloane screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Sloane, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Pekka Pouta!
Pekka Pouta is the new middleweight champion!
Pekka Pouta thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: S.A.F.O NEW ERA #4
Date: Nov 07, 2019

#R1##CL#
Li has closed the distance and engaged Henri in a clinch.
I was talking to Li's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Li tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Li working aggressively here.
Henri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Henri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Li tries to close the distance and clinch up but Henri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Henri wants to counter with a clinch but Li pushes him away.
Henri shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Li pinned against the cage. Li gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Henri looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Henri is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Li is looking to stand up but Henri isn't so interested in that idea. #SU2#
Henri decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Li rushes Henri and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Li has a couple of punches blocked by Henri. #TD2#
Henri drags the fight down to the ground.
Henri is looking to stand up but Li isn't so interested in that idea.
Henri has his hands on Li's head, controlling the position.
Li has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Li wants to stand and escape but instead Henri has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Li being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Henri wants to pass the guard but Li is keeping the position.
Li really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Henri stops Li from standing up.
Henri showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Henri with a flurry of punches that miss.
Henri slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Henri tries to free his leg and advance position but Li is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Henri swats away the attempt to clinch by Li.
Li tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Henri counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Li tries to clinch there but Henri circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Henri misses.
Li tries to clinch
and Henri counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Li looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Li fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Henri, pushing him back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Henri pulls Li into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Henri trying to control the position here.
Henri is continuing to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julma Henri dominated that round.
That's time! Li's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Li tries to clinch but Henri moves out of range.
Henri throws a counter combo.
Li tries to close the distance and clinch but Henri swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Li tries to clinch but Henri is having none of it.
Li tries to close the distance and clinch up but Henri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Li tries to clinch but Henri is having none of it.
Julma Henri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Li moves in looking to clinch but Henri pushes him off.
Li tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Henri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Li fails with an attempt to clinch.
Henri circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Henri counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Henri content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henri wants to free his trapped foot but Li is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Henri looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Henri stops Li from getting back to his feet.
Henri tries to pass the half guard into mount. Li knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Li is trying to stand up here but Henri is controlling him well.
Ground and pound from Henri.
Henri prevents Li from standing back up.
Julma Henri has got the better of the ground game so far.
Henri passes to side control. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Henri is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Li will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SU2#
Henri decides to stand back up. Henri steps back and let's Li get back to his feet.
Henri fails with the takedown.
Henri throws a head kick that misses.
Li leaves Henri with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Li fails with an attempt to clinch.
Li tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Henri counters with a single leg into guard. Li didn't expect that. #T3##SU2#
Henri gets to his feet. Li looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Li wants to clinch up but Henri keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Henri gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Li throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Li tries to clinch but Henri moves out of range.
Li tries to clinch there but Henri circles away.
Li tries to close the distance and clinch up but Henri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Li is looking to clinch.
Li closes the distance looking to clinch
and Henri counters with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Li tries to keep at a distance but Henri has taken the fight into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Li. #T4#
Henri misses with a body punch.
Li with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Li's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Li tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC2#
Henri manages to break the clinch.
Li fails with an attempt to clinch.
Henri appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
Henri moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Henri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Xi Li is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Henri manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Li on his heels. He'll look to pass Li's guard now, I'm sure.#SU2#
Henri decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Li, up you get!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Henri will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Xi Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julma Henri.
The fight stays on the outside here - Li looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Henri shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Li's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julma Henri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Li tries to clinch up but Henri circles away and keeps his distance.
Li moves to clinch but Henri breaks away #TD2#
and Henri counters with a takedown into side control. #SU2#
Henri stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL#
Li moves into range and clinches up with Henri.#BC2#
Henri breaks from the clinch.
Henri swats away the attempt to clinch by Li.
Henri swats away the attempt to clinch by Li.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li moves to clinch but Henri breaks away
and Henri counters with a right hand to the body. #TD2#
Henri dives in and scores a takedown into Li's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Li manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##TD2#
Henri pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Henri working for a triangle but Li defends it easily.
Li wants to stand but Henri has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Henri tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Li has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Henri is proving hard to escape from.
Xi Li has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Henri is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Henri sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Henri not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Well, if Henri is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Henri is keen to just control but Li is a slippery customer.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Li tries to kick Henri off but Henri keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Li looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Li closes the distance but Henri moves to the side
and Henri counters with a straight right hand.
Henri throws a low kick but Li avoids it.#TD2#
Henri shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Henri controlling the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Julma Henri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Henri winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julma Henri!
Julma Henri thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Xi Li stepped up to the mic, saying 'I need to go home and think about what I want to do. I shouldn't have lost to this guy and I'm upset with myself. Props to Kramer. Keep pushing.'.

Event: Thoroughbred Thursday IV
Date: Oct 17, 2019

#R1#
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mankeli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mankeli attempts a counter takedown but Diaz avoids it well and moves away.
Mankeli dodges the punch combination from Diaz.
Diaz throws a lazy head kick
enabling Mankeli to counter with a crisp jab.
Mankeli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diaz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mankeli avoids the head kick by Diaz.
Mankeli tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mankeli.#CL2#
Diaz closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mankeli managing to block the knees to the body from Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz looking to throw knees to the head but Mankeli is blocking nicely.
Mankeli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Diaz.
Mankeli pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mankeli is breathing heavily.#T1#
Diaz landing knees to the head.
Mankeli tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mankeli tries to break free but Diaz pushes him back against the cage.
Mankeli takes an elbow to the forehead.
Diaz landing knees to the head.
Diaz lands an elbow inside that Mankeli shrugs off.
Mankeli drops down looking for an ankle pick but Diaz pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lasse Mankeli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz misses with the combination.
Diaz throws a low kick but Mankeli moves out of range easily.
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
Diaz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Diaz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diaz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mankeli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Mankeli swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Diaz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diaz lands a big head kick that sends Mankeli to the canvas! Diaz follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Krzysztof Diaz!
A determined Krzysztof Diaz didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: S.A.F.O FIGHT #1
Date: Oct 15, 2019

#R1#
Didzinieks tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Henri defends well and Didzinieks ends up having to push Henri into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Didzinieks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Henri.
Didzinieks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Didzinieks fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Henri wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Henri throws a right hand that Didzinieks ducks under and follows up with a left that Didzinieks also avoids with ease.
Didzinieks goes for a double leg but Henri avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Henri continues to drive forward.
Henri tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Didzinieks manages to circle out of the way.
Julma Henri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dikanais Didzinieks.#CL#
Henri clinches up against the cage.
Didzinieks is looking to break free of the clinch but Henri has double underhooks. #TD#
Henri pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Didzinieks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Henri wants to sweep here but Didzinieks controlling him for the moment.
Henri is trying to control the position but Didzinieks postures up. #T1##SUB#
Henri is looking for a triangle but Didzinieks pushes his legs off easily.
Henri tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Henri wants to stand but Didzinieks is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Didzinieks wants to control from the top but Henri keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Henri tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Didzinieks shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Henri sprawls well. Henri wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Didzinieks gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD#
Henri manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Didzinieks on his heels. He'll look to pass Didzinieks's guard now, I'm sure.
Henri showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Didzinieks is trying to keep Henri in close.
Henri preventing the sweep.
Henri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Didzinieks is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Henri postures up.
Henri not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Henri has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Henri with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Henri drives through and clinches with Didzinieks against the cage.
Henri drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Didzinieks gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Didzinieks wants a takedown but no success here. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Henri is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC#
Henri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Henri shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Didzinieks's guard.
Didzinieks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Henri keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Didzinieks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julma Henri dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Didzinieks tries to keep at a distance but Henri has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Henri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Julma Henri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Didzinieks leaves Henri with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Henri misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Didzinieks throws a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Didzinieks keeps the fight on the outside.
Didzinieks swinging wildly here.
Henri looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Didzinieks is fending him off so far but Henri persists. Nope, Didzinieks circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julma Henri. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Didzinieks darts in and clinches Henri up against the cage.#T1#
Henri is trying to pull guard but Didzinieks has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Henri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Henri misses with the combination.
Didzinieks throws the kick towards the body but Henri avoids it.
Didzinieks scores with a three punch combo!
Didzinieks tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Henri closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Didzinieks looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Didzinieks with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Didzinieks tries to break the clinch but Henri is controlling the position.
Didzinieks tries to break the clinch but Henri is controlling the position. #T2##TD#
Henri wants the takedown. Didzinieks is fighting it off but Henri persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Didzinieks's guard against the cage.
Didzinieks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Henri wants to pass the guard but Didzinieks is keeping the position.
Henri throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Didzinieks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Henri looking to pass the guard.
Henri wants to stand but Didzinieks has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Didzinieks looking for a sweep. Not yet Didzinieks, not yet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Didzinieks is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Henri fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Didzinieks, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Henri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dikanais Didzinieks seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Henri shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Didzinieks manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Henri pushes down on Didzinieks's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Didzinieks is looking to control Henri's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Didzinieks avoid being mounted?#T4#
Henri trying to control the action but Didzinieks is working from the bottom.
Henri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Didzinieks can do to turn this around?
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Henri is working for a submission of some sort.
Henri is taking a breather. Didzinieks says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Henri is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Julma Henri will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Didzinieks tries to clinch up but Henri circles away and keeps his distance.
Henri shoots in but no luck this time.
The fight stays on the outside here - Didzinieks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Didzinieks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Henri circles away.#TD#
Henri shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Didzinieks is trying to defend but Henri finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Henri takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henri controlling the action here.
Henri takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Henri with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Didzinieks trying to control here.
Henri content to control rather than advance.
Didzinieks wants to control but Henri is keeping busy.
Didzinieks is not content to let Henri control the position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Henri stops Didzinieks from getting back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Henri is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Julma Henri overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Didzinieks wants to improve his position but Henri is controlling well.
Didzinieks is holding on to half guard well.
Henri seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Didzinieks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Henri leaves Didzinieks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Didzinieks tries to clinch but Henri is having none of it.
Henri shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Didzinieks defends it nicely.
Didzinieks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Henri's waist but Henri gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Didzinieks off to one side.
Julma Henri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dikanais Didzinieks.#CL#
Henri closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Henri decides to pull guard.
Henri can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Didzinieks controls the pace.
Didzinieks tries to stand but Henri is controlling from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Henri has his foot on Didzinieks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Didzinieks works his way back into a safe position though.
Henri keeping moving, preventing Didzinieks from controlling successfully.
Henri wants to stand and escape but Didzinieks is having none of it.
Henri keeping moving, preventing Didzinieks from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Henri has Didzinieks pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henri misses the jab.
Didzinieks lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julma Henri clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Didzinieks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Henri is fending him off so far but Didzinieks persists. Nope, Henri circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Henri clinches with his opponent.
Henri gets underhooks to prevent Didzinieks's takedown attempt.
Henri goes for a takedown in the clinch but Didzinieks prevents it.
Henri jumps guard but Didzinieks turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Didzinieks wants a takedown but no success here.
Julma Henri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dikanais Didzinieks.#TD#
Henri has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Didzinieks uses from the top position.
Henri on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Henri tries to get out of the position.
Didzinieks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Henri works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henri pulls Didzinieks in to control the position.
Didzinieks wants to pass the guard but Henri is keeping the position.
Henri lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Henri controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Didzinieks keeping moving, preventing Henri from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Didzinieks throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Henri escapes and throws Didzinieks's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Didzinieks wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Henri takes a little break here. Didzinieks wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Henri passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Didzinieks!
Henri lands with some strikes.
Didzinieks taking shots to the head. #T3#
Henri working Didzinieks over with strikes here.
Henri avoids the attempt from Didzinieks to control.
Henri controlling the pace for now.
Didzinieks has given up his back here.
Didzinieks is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Henri scores with punches and elbows. #T4##SUB#
Henri working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Henri trying to control.
Henri controlling well, preventing Didzinieks from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Didzinieks is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Henri has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Didzinieks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julma Henri had his way with Dikanais Didzinieks in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Didzinieks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Henri misses with a takedown attempt - Didzinieks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Didzinieks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Henri holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Henri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Henri shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Didzinieks sprawls well. Didzinieks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Henri gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Henri fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Didzinieks sprawls well initially but Henri persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Didzinieks kicks off Henri and gets to his feet. #T1#
Didzinieks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Henri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Didzinieks fails with the takedown.
Didzinieks is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A low kick from Didzinieks misses #TD#
and Henri counters with a nice double leg into side control. Didzinieks won't be happy with that.
Henri wants to stand but Didzinieks is controlling his arm.
Henri is working Didzinieks over with some ground and pound from side control.
Didzinieks is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Henri politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Henri prefers to stall for the moment though.#T2#
Henri wants to stand but Didzinieks is controlling his arm.#SUB#
Henri thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Didzinieks is not content to let Henri control the position.
Henri looks up at the clock and then as Didzinieks takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Henri smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T3#
Didzinieks is trying to improve his position.
Didzinieks on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Henri wants to lay and pray for a moment but Didzinieks keeps working. #SUB#
Henri tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Henri wants to stand but Didzinieks is controlling his arm.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Henri is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Didzinieks has escaped the position, nice work there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Henri gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Henri is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Didzinieks knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Henri wants to stand but Didzinieks has his arm trapped.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Julma Henri.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Henri, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:44
Judge William Gold scores the fight 50:44
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julma Henri!
After winning the bout, Julma Henri thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: S.A.F.O FIGHT #1
Date: Oct 15, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Iva gets tackled into the cage by Pouta. Pouta maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Pouta breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Pouta looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Iva!
Pouta wants to stand but Iva has his arm trapped.
You can see the frustration on Iva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Iva regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iva tries to roll over but Pouta keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pouta lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Iva trying to control from the bottom. #T1#
Iva keeping hold of Pouta's head, controlling as best he can.
Iva taking some punishment here, with Pouta in his half guard.
Well, if Pouta is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Iva is trying to maintain the position but Pouta is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Iva looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Iva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pouta works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Iva gets full guard.#SUB#
Iva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pouta is aware though and is defending well.
Pouta being controlled here momentarily.
Pouta wants to control from the top but Iva keeps moving.
Iva wants to sweep here but Pouta controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Pouta scoring with punches to the head and body.
Iva throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pouta is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pouta wants to stand but Iva has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Iva moves into range and clinches up with Pouta.
Pouta throws a punch but it's blocked by Iva.
Iva drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pouta pulls his leg out and moves away. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A head kick misses from Pouta.
Pouta looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Iva bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Iva is trying to get an arm triangle but Pouta is defending well.
Pouta has one of Iva's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Iva moves into full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pouta is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Iva looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Pouta dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Iva takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD2#
Iva gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pouta to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pouta trying to control the position from guard on top but Iva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Iva pulls Pouta in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iva tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Pouta trying to control the position from guard on top but Iva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Iva has an active guard here but Pouta has managed to pass into half guard.
Iva gets full guard.
Pouta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Iva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Iva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pouta is one step ahead there.
Pouta postures up. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Iva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pouta slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Iva parries the strikes from Pouta easily there. Pouta is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Iva to escape.
Iva sneaks back into half guard.
Pekka Pouta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Iva is looking to improve his position.
Pouta keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Iva tries to roll over but Pouta keeps him under control.
Iva gets back to full guard.
Iva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pouta is one step ahead there.
Pouta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Iva is trying to control the position but Pouta postures up.
Pouta postures up and lands a big shot to Iva's brow.
Pouta trying to control but Iva is working from the bottom.
Pouta lands a couple of digs.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pouta seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Iva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pouta manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Pouta keeping moving, preventing Iva from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Iva tries to free his leg and advance position but Pouta is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Pouta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Pouta looks to land a left hand but Iva moved out of range nicely.
Iva throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
Pouta darts in and clinches Iva up against the cage.
Iva tries for a takedown but Pouta manages to get underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Pouta's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Iva throws a head punch that misses.
Pouta content to slow the pace in the clinch. #TD#
Iva lands a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iva tries to free his leg and advance position but Pouta is retaining full guard.
Pouta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Pouta is looking for a triangle but Iva pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Pouta keeping full guard, as Iva tries to pass.
Pouta working a defensive guard here.
Pouta keeping full guard, as Iva tries to pass.
Pouta is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pouta trying to control the position.
Pouta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Iva slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Iva trying to control the position but Pouta is working away. #SUB#
Iva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pouta, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Iva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Iva trying to control the action but Pouta is working from the bottom. #T3#
Iva lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Pouta wants to control but Iva postures up.
Iva trying to control the position but Pouta is working away. #SUB#
Iva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Iva advances to full mount. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pouta is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Iva can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pouta is looking to escape. #SUB#
Iva looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Iva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pouta working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sal Iva clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Iva throws a right hand that Pouta ducks under and follows up with a left that Pouta also avoids with ease.
Pekka Pouta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Pouta moves into the clinch successfully.
Iva tries to score a body lock takedown but Pouta shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Pouta jumps guard.
Pouta wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Iva won't allow Pouta to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iva is pushing down on Pouta's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pouta is fighting to maintain full guard but Iva has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Iva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1##SUB#
Iva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pouta doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Iva.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Iva wants to free his trapped foot but Pouta is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Iva is trying to control. Pouta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pouta is positioning himself well to prevent Iva advancing to mount.
Iva working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Iva trying to control from half guard but Pouta is working away.
Pouta is looking to control Iva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pouta avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Iva wants to work for an arm triangle but Pouta is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Pouta is defending against the submission attempts here by Iva.
Pouta is trying to control but can't. #T3#
Pouta pushes Iva off looking to stand but Iva dives back in and keeps control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pouta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Iva shoots in and gets a takedown into Pouta's guard.
Pouta trying to control the position.
Iva passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Pouta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Pouta trying to control from the bottom.
Iva is looking to advance position but Pouta won't allow it.
Iva works his way into side control. #SUB#
Iva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pouta knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Iva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pouta is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sal Iva had his way with Pekka Pouta in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5##TD2#
Pouta shoots in and bounces Iva off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Iva trying to strike off his back.
Pouta engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pouta trying to control but Iva is working from the bottom.
Iva doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #T1#
Pouta tries to stand but Iva is controlling from the bottom.
Pouta is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#SUB#
Pouta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Iva is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Pouta avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Iva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pouta defends it easily.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pouta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Iva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pouta showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Iva tries to keep at a distance but Pouta has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Pouta breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Iva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pouta circles away.#TD#
Iva looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pouta is not content to let Iva control the position.
Pouta is trying to get back to full guard.
Iva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pouta keeps working.
Pouta makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pouta.#T4#
Iva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Iva trying to control but Pouta is working from the bottom.
Iva stopping the sweep attempt from Pouta.
Pouta trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pouta looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Iva throws a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pekka Pouta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pouta has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:48
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pekka Pouta!
Pekka Pouta thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 03, 2019

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Stone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Poukola looks to land a combination but Stone avoids it well.
Stone blocks a jab.
Poukola tries a head kick but it misses.
Poukola misses with a body shot.
Stone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Poukola manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Poukola moves forwards but Stone connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stone tries to close the distance and clinch but Poukola swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Poukola has a takedown stuffed.
Poukola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone tests Poukola's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Poukola takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Stone forces Poukola back against the cage and clinches.
Stone tries to throw a body punch but Poukola avoids it by throwing Stone back against the cage.
Stone misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Stone tries to throw a body punch but Poukola avoids it by throwing Stone back against the cage. #TD2#
Poukola manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Poukola is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stone trying to move into half guard but instead Poukola has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Stone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Poukola sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stone is looking to stand up but Poukola isn't so interested in that idea. #SU2#
Poukola gets to his feet. Stone looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Stone tries to clinch up.
Stone misses the shot to the body.
Stone lands a nice hook to Poukola's body. Poukola takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jax Stone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Poukola looks winded!
Stone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Poukola swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Poukola manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Poukola tries for a takedown but Stone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Poukola throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stone tries to clinch but Poukola moves out of range. #CL#
Stone forces Poukola back against the cage and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Stone.
Stone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stone struggles to land a body shot inside as Poukola controls his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A frustrated look appears on Poukola's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Poukola prevents a body shot from Stone.
Poukola prevents a body shot from Stone.
Stone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stone misses with a punch to the body.
Stone misses with a body punch.
Stone keeps control of Poukola as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stone misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Poukola wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stone has him pressed against the cage.
Stone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Stone - that landed with a thud.
Stone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poukola's elbow.
Stone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Poukola is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stone to keep the fight standing.
Jax Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukka Poukola.
Stone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stone tries a body shot but Poukola blocks it.
Stone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stone tries to work over Poukola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stone misses with a body punch.
Stone lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Poukola.
Poukola is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stone presses Poukola against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stone struggles to land a body shot inside as Poukola controls his hands. #T4#
Stone lands with a light punch inside.
Stone tries to throw a body punch but Poukola avoids it by throwing Stone back against the cage.
Stone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poukola's elbow.
Poukola blocks a body shot from Stone.
Stone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Poukola backwards.
Poukola has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stone after a bit of a struggle.
Stone scores with a shoulder strike.
Poukola prevents a body shot from Stone.
Stone can't find room to land a body shot as Poukola controls the action.
Stone tries to throw a body punch but Poukola avoids it by throwing Stone back against the cage.
Stone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Stone.
Stone can't find room to land a body shot as Poukola controls the action.
Stone makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stone lands with a left to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Stone.
Stone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jax Stone dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Stone jabs Poukola to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jukka Poukola is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Poukola throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stone counters with a nice uppercut.
Stone is looking to clinch but Poukola is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Poukola takes a swing at Stone's ribcage but misses.
Stone was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Poukola swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stone works Poukola's body with a nice hook.
Stone tries to clinch up but Poukola circles away and keeps his distance.
Poukola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poukola can do to turn this around?
Stone thuds a left hand into Poukola's body.
Stone doesn't manage to clinch there - Poukola circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone jabs Poukola to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stone scores with a hook to the body. Poukola takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stone moves in looking to clinch but Poukola pushes him off.
Poukola is breathing heavily.#CL#
Stone has Poukola up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stone misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Stone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Poukola is trying to pull guard but Stone has him pressed against the cage.
Poukola prevents a body shot from Stone.
Stone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stone can't find room to land a body shot as Poukola controls the action.
Stone can't find room to land a body shot as Poukola controls the action.
Stone lands a nice shot to the body.
Stone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stone lands with a right to the head.
Stone misses with a punch to the body.
Stone tries to work over Poukola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Poukola drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stone gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stone lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Stone struggles to land a body shot inside as Poukola controls his hands.
Jax Stone has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Poukola is looking for a takedown.
Jax Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukka Poukola.
Poukola prevents a body shot from Stone.
Stone misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Stone.
A nice left hand lands by Stone.
Stone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Poukola blocks a body shot from Stone.
Stone stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Stone - that landed with a thud.
Stone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stone misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A body shot lands from Stone.
Stone lands a body shot in the clinch. #T3#
Stone tries a body shot but Poukola blocks it.
Stone tries to work over Poukola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stone works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stone lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stone misses with a body punch.
Stone misses with a punch to the body.
Stone lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stone stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stone tries to throw a body punch but Poukola avoids it by throwing Stone back against the cage.
Stone misses with a body punch.
Poukola prevents a body shot from Stone.
Stone struggles to land a body shot inside as Poukola controls his hands.
Poukola prevents a body shot from Stone.
Stone tries a body shot but Poukola blocks it.
Stone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poukola's elbow.
Poukola is trying to pull guard but Stone turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T4#
Stone cracks Poukola with a nice body shot.
Stone can't find room to land a body shot as Poukola controls the action.
Nice body punch from Stone - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stone.
Poukola blocks a body shot from Stone.
Poukola is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A left hand lands to the body for Stone.
Stone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poukola's elbow.
Stone misses with a punch to the body.
Stone gets through Poukola's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stone can't find room to land a body shot as Poukola controls the action.
Poukola is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stone gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stone digs a right hand underneath Poukola's ribcage. Poukola let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stone tries to work over Poukola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jax Stone dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Stone wants to clinch.
Stone tries to clinch up.
Stone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stone tries to clinch up but Poukola circles away and keeps his distance.
Poukola is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stone with a body shot.
Stone lands with a nice body punch.
Stone tries to close the distance and clinch but Poukola swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Poukola is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Poukola darts in and clinches Stone up against the cage.
Stone misses with a punch to the body.
Stone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Poukola takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poukola is trying to pull guard but Stone turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Stone.
Poukola is trying to pull guard but Stone has him pressed against the cage.
Poukola blocks a body shot from Stone.
Stone misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Stone lands a body punch.
Stone digs a right hand underneath Poukola's ribcage. Poukola let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Stone.
Stone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poukola's elbow.
Poukola prevents a body shot from Stone.
Stone misses with a body punch.
Stone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stone lands a body punch.
Poukola goes for a takedown attempt but Stone pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jax Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukka Poukola.
Stone digs a good body shot into Poukola's ribs.
Poukola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stone.
Poukola swats away the attempt to clinch by Stone.#T2#
Stone tries to clinch there but Poukola circles away. #CL2#
Poukola clinches up with Stone and pushes him back against the cage.
Stone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stone tries to work over Poukola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Poukola jumps guard but Stone turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stone can't find room to land a body shot as Poukola controls the action.
A body shot lands from Stone.
Stone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stone misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Stone.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stone.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stone misses with a body punch.
Stone can't find room to land a body shot as Poukola controls the action.
Stone tries a body shot but Poukola blocks it. #T3#
Stone struggles to land a body shot inside as Poukola controls his hands.
Stone lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Poukola.
Stone lands with a short shot to the head.
Stone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Poukola blocks a body shot from Stone.
Poukola prevents a body shot from Stone.
Stone lands a left hand that snaps the head of Poukola backwards.
Poukola trying to control the position but instead, Stone has worked for underhooks and has pushed Poukola into the cage.
Stone throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Poukolas head.
Stone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stone lands a body shot.
Stone misses with a punch to the body.
Stone misses with a punch to the body.
Stone lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Stone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Poukola prevents a body shot from Stone.
Stone can't find room to land a body shot as Poukola controls the action.
Stone tries to throw a body punch but Poukola avoids it by throwing Stone back against the cage.
Stone can't find room to land a body shot as Poukola controls the action.
Stone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poukola's elbow.
Poukola is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stone gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stone tries a body shot but Poukola blocks it.
Stone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poukola's elbow.
Poukola wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stone tries a body shot but Poukola blocks it.
Poukola blocks a body shot from Stone.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jukka Poukola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jax Stone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stone.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jax Stone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stone, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jax Stone!
Jax Stone spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 03, 2019

#R1#
Thompson connects with a body shot that sends Lappalainen's belly button to the back.
Thompson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lappalainen doesn't seem bothered though.
Lappalainen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Thompson misses.
Thompson's corner calls for a 1-2. Thompson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#
It looks like Pyry Lappalainen has been cut.
Lappalainen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A punch combination from Thompson misses.
Decent striking displayed by Thompson there.
Thompson is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Lappalainen like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Lappalainen from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kieran Thompson!
Kieran Thompson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 26, 2019

#R1#
Bogdanov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL2#
Henri has closed the distance and engaged Bogdanov in a clinch.
Bogdanov tries to pull guard but Henri forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Henri is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Henri jumps guard and drags Bogdanov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Henri has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bogdanov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Henri working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bogdanov.
Henri striking off his back but it's not causing Bogdanov any problems.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henri trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bogdanov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bogdanov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Henri for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Henri keeping moving, preventing Bogdanov from controlling successfully.
Bogdanov looking to sit in guard and control but Henri gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Henri has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bogdanov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Henri showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bogdanov is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Bogdanov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Henri has picked Bogdanov up and slammed him! Bogdanov can't keep hold of the triangle and Henri manages to pass to side control!#SUB2#
Henri tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Henri has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bogdanov tries to buck Henri off but Henri is having none of it.#SUB2#
Henri is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bogdanov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Henri working away.#T3#
Henri wants to stand but Bogdanov has his arm trapped.
Henri happy to just control the position for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bogdanov moves in looking to clinch but Henri pushes him off.
Sergiy Bogdanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bogdanov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Henri avoids it really well and circles away.
Henri fails to land the takedown.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Henri is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bogdanov darts in looking for a takedown but Henri gets double underhooks and turns Bogdanov into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergiy Bogdanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Bogdanov clinches with his opponent.
Bogdanov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Henri turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Henri manages to end up in side control.#SU2#
Henri decides to stand back up.
Bogdanov shoots in but no luck this time.
Bogdanov looks for a takedown but Henri sprawls well.
Bogdanov is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bogdanov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bogdanov slaps away a takedown attempt from Henri, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julma Henri dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Bogdanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And Henri tries to counter it with a takedown but Bogdanov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bogdanov.
Henri slaps away a takedown attempt from Bogdanov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Henri is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Henri looks for a takedown but Bogdanov sprawls well.
Henri keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergiy Bogdanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bogdanov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Henri counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henri throws a knee to the head but misses.
Henri changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bogdanov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Henri.#T1##TD2#
Bogdanov gets caught napping as Henri dives in and scores a takedown. Bogdanov manages to retain guard.
Bogdanov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Henri manages to pass to side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Henri is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bogdanov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Henri scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Henri is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bogdanov tries to kick Henri off but Henri keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bogdanov pushes Henri off but Henri dives into side control.
Henri connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bogdanov some visible discomfort.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Henri wants to stand but Bogdanov is controlling his arm.#T3#
Henri advances to full mount.
Henri sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Henri is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bogdanov is surviving well by controlling Henri's body position as best he can.
Henri sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Henri scoring with strikes but Bogdanov is staying in there. #T4##SUB2#
Henri jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bogdanov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bogdanov is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henri working away.
Henri just content to control the position.
Henri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bogdanov is trying to control Henri's posture but Henri avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julma Henri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bogdanov is looking to clinch but Henri is avoiding it.
Henri flicks out a counter leg kick but Bogdanov steps away.#CL#
Bogdanov moves into the clinch successfully.
Henri digs a right hand underneath Bogdanov's ribcage. Bogdanov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Henri.
Henri is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Henri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bogdanov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Henri defends it nicely.
Bogdanov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Henri's waist but Henri gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bogdanov off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogdanov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergiy Bogdanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Bogdanov closes the distance and pushes Henri back into the cage.
Henri jumps guard but Bogdanov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bogdanov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##TD2#
Henri gets control of Bogdanov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Henri will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Henri pulls Bogdanov in close to his closed guard and prevents Bogdanov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Henri lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Henri stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bogdanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bogdanov trying to control the position. #SUB#
Bogdanov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Henri stands and throws Bogdanov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bogdanov taking punishment in the form of punches. #SUB2#
Henri is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bogdanov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Henri has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T3#
Henri controlling the position easily from mount.
Henri's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bogdanov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Henri raining down shots from the mount!
Bogdanov is wriggling around trying to escape. #T4#
Henri wants to get back to his feet but Bogdanov is holding on tight. #SUB2#
Henri wants to finish this one by submission but Bogdanov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Henri.
Bogdanov is trying to escape the mount. #SUB2#
Henri has hold of Bogdanov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bogdanov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henri controlling his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Julma Henri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Henri winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julma Henri!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 26, 2019

#R1#
Karama misses with a body punch #CL2#
and Pouta counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Pouta pulls guard. #SUB2#
Pouta is looking for a triangle but Karama pushes his legs off easily.
Pouta is adopting a defensive guard.
Pouta is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pouta looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SUB2#
Pouta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Karama prevents Pouta from getting back to his feet.
Pouta has control of Karama's left arm, preventing Karama from doing any damage.
Pouta throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Karama misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Karama scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pouta doesn't seem bothered though.
Karama loads up on a big right hand but Pouta slips the punch.
Karama misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD2#
Pouta throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Karama tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pouta is in Karama's guard.
Pouta has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Karama is proving hard to escape from. #T2#
Pouta slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Karama wants to stand but Pouta is controlling the position.
Pouta is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Pouta lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pouta tries to free his leg and advance position but Karama is retaining full guard.
Karama knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pouta on the ground.
Karama can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pouta controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Karama throws a good cross that connects.
Karama connects with a right hand. Pouta shakes it off.
Karama cracks a nice hook into Pouta's ribs.
Karama lands a nice hook to Pouta's body. Pouta takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD2#
Pouta shoots in and bounces Karama off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pouta trying to control the position from guard on top but Karama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Pouta stops Karama from standing up.
Pouta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pouta trying to control but Karama is working from the bottom.
Karama keeping full guard, as Pouta tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karama is looking to stand back up but Pouta counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Karama.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Saif Karama will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pouta scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pouta keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pouta thows a huge punch but Karama dodges it nicely.
Pouta is looking to pass Karama's guard but actually Karama recovers to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karama preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Pouta wants to pass the guard but Karama is keeping the position.
Pouta has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Karama is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pouta stays in close to Karama's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Karama fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pouta looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A punch combination from Karama misses.
Karama throws a right hand that Pouta ducks under and follows up with a left that Pouta also avoids with ease.
Karama throws a series of strikes that have Pouta backpedaling.
Karama scores with a hook to the body. Pouta takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Karama throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2##TD2#
Karama gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pouta to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pouta showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pouta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karama swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pouta trying to control the position from guard on top but Karama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karama preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Pouta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Karama's head.
Pouta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Karama keeping moving, preventing Pouta from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Pouta rushes Karama and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Karama is trying to force a seperation but Pouta has the dominant position.
Pouta keeps control of Karama as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Karama looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Pouta decides to pull guard.
Pouta wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Karama postures up.
Pouta looking for a sweep. Not yet Pouta, not yet.
Pouta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Karama's guard. #REVB#
Karama working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pouta.
Pouta is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pekka Pouta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Karama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pouta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Karama misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Pouta counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Karama!
Pekka Pouta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Karama is trying to escape the position but Pouta is controlling the position.
Pouta wants to stand but Karama is controlling his arm.
Pouta in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB2#
Pouta is trying to get an arm triangle but Karama is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karama is pushing Pouta's head away, looking to escape. Pouta manages to hold on to the position though.#T1#
Pouta controls the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Saif Karama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pouta moves away.
Karama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pouta manages to avoid it.
Saif Karama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Pouta decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Pouta content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pouta's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Pouta frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pouta trying to control but Karama is having none of it.
Karama is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Pouta thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T3##SUB2#
Pouta looking to secure an arm triangle but Karama defends it well.
Pouta looking to control but Karama is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Pouta goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Karama is on top in guard.
Pouta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Karama wants to stand but Pouta has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4#
Pouta is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pouta trying to control the position.
Karama has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pouta is proving hard to escape from.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pouta wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pouta doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pekka Pouta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pouta has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Pekka Pouta!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2019

#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Poukola, as that shot connected.
Poukola darts in looking for a takedown but Mummo gets double underhooks and turns Poukola into the cage.
Poukola tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mummo blocks a head kick by Poukola. #CL2#
Poukola forces Mummo back against the cage and clinches.
Mummo looking to throw knees to the head but Poukola is blocking nicely. #BC#
Mummo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mummo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Poukola counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mummo is breathing heavily.
Poukola tests Mummo's chin there with a solid looking shot.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Poukola has knocked Mummo down with a huge combo! Poukola steps away and waves a wobbly Mummo back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Mummo is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Poukola moves into range and clinches up with Mummo.
Oh Mummo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Poukola wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mummo is pressed up against the cage. Poukola has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mummo down to the mat. Mummo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mummo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Poukola swivels and escapes.
Poukola unleashes a big counter combination but Mummo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Poukola fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mummo, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Poukola manages to pull guard.
Poukola pulls Mummo in close to prevent any damage. #T1##SUB2#
Poukola is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mummo defends well.#ES2#
Poukola has his feet on Mummo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Poukola's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Poukola duly obliges.
Poukola shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A quick step to the side and Mummo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maatuska Mummo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukka Poukola.
A nice combination there by Poukola.
Poukola lands a jab to Mummo's midsection.#CL2#
Poukola fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mummo, pushing him back against the cage.
Poukola avoiding damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Poukola takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mummo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Poukola avoids it.
Poukola jumps guard but Mummo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Poukola blocking some punches.
Poukola effectively controlling the action here.#T2#
Poukola wants a takedown.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mummo.
Mummo seems to have got his legs back now.#TD2#
Poukola jumps into guard, dragging Mummo to the mat.
Mummo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mummo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mummo throws a strike but Poukola rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Poukola preventing the sweep.
Mummo will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Poukola works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mummo wants to control but Poukola is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Poukola seems content to control.#T3#
Mummo tries to kick Poukola off but Poukola keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SU2#
Poukola escapes and gets back to his feet.
Poukola scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL2#
Poukola forces Mummo back against the cage and clinches.
Mummo tries to break free but Poukola pushes him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Poukola as Mummo tries to tie him up.
Poukola wants to break free but Mummo has control.
Poukola is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mummo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Poukola lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mummo backwards. #BC#
Mummo manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Poukola. That snapped Mummo's head back.
Mummo goes for a double leg but Poukola avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Poukola continues to drive forward.#T4##CL2#
Poukola fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mummo, pushing him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Poukola wants to break the clinch but can't.
The referee is keeping an eye on Poukola - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #TD2#
Poukola lands a takedown into guard. #ES#
Mummo wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poukola scores with a hook.
Mummo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mummo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Poukola sprawls well. Poukola wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mummo gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jukka Poukola dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Mummo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Poukola moves into the clinch successfully.
Poukola letting Mummo take a breather here.
Poukola tries to break the clinch but Mummo is controlling the position.
Poukola wants a takedown. #BC#
Mummo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jukka Poukola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Poukola shoots in for a takedown but Mummo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Mummo misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poukola shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mummo sprawls well. Mummo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Poukola gets slowly back to his feet.
Maatuska Mummo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukka Poukola.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Poukola throws a right and a left that Mummo avoids nicely.
Mummo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Poukola swivels and escapes.#T1#
Poukola shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mummo goes for a double leg but Poukola avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Poukola continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Poukola moves into range and clinches up with Mummo.
Poukola looking for a takedown.
Mummo controlling the action here for a moment.
Poukola wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mummo stops a takedown attempt from Poukola.
Poukola tries to pull guard but Mummo holds him up against the cage and eventually Poukola drops back down to his feet.
Mummo wants a takedown.
Mummo has Poukola pressed against the cage, preventing Poukola from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Knees to the body from Mummo.
Poukola gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mummo.
The referee is keeping an eye on Poukola - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Poukola is looking to break free of the clinch but Mummo has double underhooks.
Jukka Poukola seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Poukola tries for a takedown but Mummo manages to get underhooks.
Mummo crunches a lovely knee into Poukola's ribcage.
Mummo landing knees to the body.
Mummo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Poukola smiles and moves away.
Mummo shoots for a double leg takedown but Poukola sprawls well. He's pushed Mummo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Poukola darts in looking for a takedown but Mummo gets double underhooks and turns Poukola into the cage. #T3#
Poukola tries to clinch but Mummo is having none of it.
Mummo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jukka Poukola is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mummo ducks right into an uppercut from Poukola. #CL2#
Mummo tries to keep at a distance but Poukola has taken the fight into the clinch.
Poukola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mummo is defending well for now.
Mummo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Poukola is trying to force a seperation but Mummo has the dominant position.
Mummo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Poukola is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T4#
Mummo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mummo tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Poukola breaks the clinch.
Poukola dives in for a single leg takedown but Mummo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A bone on bone clash there as Mummo blocks the leg kick.
Mummo shoots in for a double leg but Poukola sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And Poukola tries to counter it with a takedown but Mummo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Poukola moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mummo has a takedown stuffed.
Poukola misses with a double jab.
Poukola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poukola tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mummo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Poukola slaps away a takedown attempt from Mummo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jukka Poukola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Poukola fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mummo is looking to counter punch.
Mummo shoots in but Poukola avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Poukola lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Poukola misses with the combination.
Mummo has his takedown stuffed
enabling Poukola to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poukola tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mummo defends well and Poukola ends up having to push Mummo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Poukola fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maatuska Mummo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukka Poukola.
Mummo shoots in for a takedown but Poukola shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Poukola scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mummo in his tracks. #CL2#
Poukola closes the distance and pushes Mummo back into the cage.
Poukola goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mummo prevents it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mummo. #BC#
Mummo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Poukola throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Poukola shoots in for a takedown but Mummo shows good takedown defense.
Mummo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Poukola has managed to clinch.
Mummo slowing the pace effectively.
Mummo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Poukola can't break the clinch. #T2##BC#
Mummo breaks the clinch.
Mummo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Poukola connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mummo scrambles back to his feet.
Mummo tries for a takedown but Poukola sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Poukola tries to counter by closing the distance.
Poukola tries for a takedown but Mummo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mummo or perhaps it was just good defense by Poukola, which made it look bad.
Poukola stuffs the takedown.
Poukola is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Poukola works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Poukola moves into the clinch.
Mummo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Poukola's efforts to push away.
Poukola on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T3#
Poukola has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mummo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mummo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Poukola up against the cage.
Poukola fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mummo working Poukola over with knees to the body.#TD2#
Poukola pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Mummo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Poukola has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mummo has managed to get both his arms back between Poukola's legs - danger averted.
Mummo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Poukola works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mummo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Poukola managing to control the position.
Jukka Poukola has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Mummo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mummo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mummo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mummo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Poukola working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mummo. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mummo fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Poukola bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jukka Poukola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Poukola has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jukka Poukola!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2019

#R1#
Rusu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Henri defends it nicely.#CL#
Henri rushes Rusu and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Henri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Henri lands a right hook to the body.
Rusu misses with a head kick.
Rusu looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Henri. #TD#
Rusu gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Henri to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Henri not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Henri pushing down on Rusu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Henri is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Henri tries to pass to full mount but Rusu defends it.
Henri not doing much here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Henri is thwarting Rusu's attempts to control the position.
Rusu is trying to stand back up but Henri is controlling him
Rusu is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Henri trying to control the pace.
Henri winds up and cracks Rusu with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Henri tries to stand and escape but Rusu is controlling the position.
Henri with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Henri stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Henri moves into range and clinches up with Rusu.#TD#
Henri tightens his grip and picks Rusu up, before dumping him to the ground. Rusu manages to land in guard.
Henri tries to stand but Rusu is controlling from the bottom. #SU#
Henri decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rusu, up you get! #T4#
Rusu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Henri.
Rusu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Henri sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Rusu looks to move away, Henri throws a big counter combo but Rusu just gets out of the way.
Julma Henri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Costel Rusu.#TD#
Henri shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rusu napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rusu being controlled for a moment. #SUB#
Henri is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rusu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Rusu's face as Henri controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julma Henri dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Henri clinches up with Rusu and pushes him back against the cage.
Henri jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rusu walks away with a smile on his face. Henri gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Henri shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Henri was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rusu wants to get back to his feet but Henri is dominant here and he's now got Rusu's back!
Rusu trying to control but not successfully.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Henri controlling the positon.
Henri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rusu can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rusu is breathing heavily.#T1##T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Henri looking for the choke from the back.
Henri lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Rusu hold on?! #SUB#
Henri has managed to slip his arm under Rusu's chin. This could be all over... yep, Rusu is tapping out! Submission win for Henri.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Julma Henri!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2019

#R1#
Pouta stuffs the takedown attempt from Bolton. Bolton gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pouta! But no joy.
Bolton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Pouta has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bolton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Bolton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Pouta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Pouta scores with a takedown into Bolton's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pouta slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pouta has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Pouta content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Pouta working for a guillotine from mount but Bolton is in no mood to give up. #T1#
Bolton is looking to get to half guard.
Pouta content just to control the position here.
Pouta looking to control but Bolton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pouta blocks Bolton's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Pouta scoring with strikes but Bolton is staying in there.
Bolton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pouta on the ground.
Pouta landing shots from mount.
Pouta is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bolton can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Pouta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pouta postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Bolton bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Pouta and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pekka Pouta!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2019

#R1##TD#
Reyes shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Henri misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Reyes stops Henri from getting back to his feet.
Henri punching from the bottom.
Henri is looking for a sweep. Reyes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Henri works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Henri looking for a guillotine here but Reyes defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henri has Reyes pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reyes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Henri wants to sweep here but Reyes controlling him for the moment.
Henri lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Henri controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Henri missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Henri lands a couple of digs.
Henri passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reyes is being controlled here. #SUB2#
Henri is trying to get an arm triangle but Reyes is defending well.
Reyes tries to bench press Henri off him but Henri keeps the position.
Henri is looking to take a break and control but Reyes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Henri swings around for an armbar but Reyes sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Henri's guard.
Reyes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Reyes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Henri wants to sweep here but Reyes controlling him for the moment.
Henri wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Reyes is now in half guard.
Henri is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Reyes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Reyes's back!#SUB2#
Henri looking for the choke but no joy.
Henri gets his hands free as Reyes looks to control. #T4#
Henri controlling the position well here. Reyes rolled but Henri kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julma Henri dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Henri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Henri clinches with his opponent.
Reyes stalling the fight. #BC2#
Henri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Reyes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Henri wants to sweep here but Reyes controlling him for the moment.
Henri lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Henri.
Henri throwing strikes from guard but Reyes blocks nicely.
Reyes wants to stand but Henri is controlling the position. #T1#
Reyes has his hands on Henri's head, controlling the position.
Henri stops Reyes from standing up. #SUB2#
Henri drops back looking for a leg! Reyes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reyes manages to kick Henri off! Henri jumps back into Reyes's guard.
Reyes keeping moving, preventing Henri from controlling successfully. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Henri wants to get up but he can't break Reyes's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Henri stops Reyes from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Henri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Henri tries to close the distance and clinch but Reyes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Henri looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Henri wants to take a breather but Reyes is having none of it.
Reyes is trying to stand back up but Henri is controlling him #T3#
Henri is controlling the pace.
Reyes could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Reyes wants to improve his position but Henri is controlling well.
Henri working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Reyes tries to kick Henri off but Henri keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Reyes trying to control but Henri postures up.
Well, if Henri is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Henri prevents Reyes from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Reyes slips a jab and a cross from Henri.
Reyes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Henri is fending him off so far but Reyes persists. Nope, Henri circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Henri closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Reyes did well to prevent Henri getting side control.
Reyes wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henri is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julma Henri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Reyes shoots in but Henri avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Henri scores with a shot to the body.
Reyes throws a one two combo.
Reyes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #TD2#
Henri looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Henri drops back, looking for a kneebar! Reyes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Reyes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Reyes! #REVR#
Henri wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Henri manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Henri controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Henri has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Henri tries to pass to full mount but Reyes defends it. #T2#
Henri performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Henri is continuing to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Henri is going to stand back up. #T3#
Reyes wants to control but Henri passes into side.
Henri has knee on belly momentarily but Reyes bucks him off and regains half guard.
Henri is pressing down on Reyes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Reyes is holding on for now.
Henri is controlling the pace. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Reyes pushes Henri off looking to stand but Henri dives back in and keeps control. #SUB2#
Henri is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reyes is just riding it out for now. Henri eventually gives up the hold.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reyes is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Julma Henri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Henri has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julma Henri!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2019

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knees to the body from Mankeli.
Mankeli prevents a body shot from Butler.
Butler is trying to pull guard but Mankeli has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Butler jumps guard.
Butler looking for a sweep. Not yet Butler, not yet.
Mankeli not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mankeli throwing strikes from guard but Butler blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butler thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Butler is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Butler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mankeli manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Butler has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Mankeli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mankeli is still trying to improve position.
Mankeli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mankeli is looking to stand up but Butler isn't so interested in that idea. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Mankeli manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Mankeli breaks the clinch. #T2#
Mankeli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mankeli tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Butler defends well and Mankeli ends up having to push Butler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Mankeli gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mankeli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Butler backwards. #TD#
Butler jumps into guard, dragging Mankeli to the mat.
Butler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Butler trying to strike off his back.
Butler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mankeli controls from within his opponent's guard.
Butler wants to get back to his feet but Mankeli passes into half guard.
Butler is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Mankeli tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB2#
Mankeli is looking for a kimura but Butler is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mankeli to get the leverage.
Butler is trying to get back to full guard.
Mankeli throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mankeli blocks the strikes from Butler.
Mankeli is thwarting Butler's attempts to control the position.
Mankeli sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Butler defending well though.
Butler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mankeli must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mankeli throwing strikes from guard but Butler blocks nicely. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Butler is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mankeli is controlling him.
Butler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mankeli trying to stand up but can't free himself from Butler's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Butler is trying to control the position but Mankeli postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mankeli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Butler tries to keep at a distance but Mankeli has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Butler jumps into guard, dragging Mankeli to the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Butler looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mankeli puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Butler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Butler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mankeli is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lasse Mankeli will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Butler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mankeli sprawls well. Mankeli wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Butler gets slowly back to his feet.
Hobert Butler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Butler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mankeli.
Mankeli cracks the inside of Butler's front leg.
Mankeli has his takedown stuffed
letting Butler counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankeli with a poor takedown
and Butler counters with a nice body shot.
Hobert Butler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lasse Mankeli.#TD#
Butler drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mankeli is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Mankeli has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Butler is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mankeli.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Butler tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Butler has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mankeli is trying to control Butler's posture but Butler avoids it. #SUB#
Butler looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Butler is chipping away with strikes. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mankeli is trying to control Butler's posture but Butler avoids it.
Mankeli pushes Butler away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Butler gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Butler goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mankeli has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Butler but great work by Mankeli.
Butler manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mankeli's best efforts.
Mankeli wants to stand up but Butler has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Mankeli is trying to control. Butler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Butler won't allow Mankeli to pass to mount.
Hobert Butler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Butler is looking for a sweep. Mankeli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Butler actively working from the bottom here.
Butler moves into full guard.
Butler wants to sweep but no luck.
Butler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mankeli manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Mankeli wants to sweep but no luck.
Butler wants to stand but Mankeli has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Butler distracts Mankeli with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4##SU#
Butler gets to his feet. Mankeli looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nice sprawl there from Mankeli as Butler shoots in.
Mankeli misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Butler fails to land the takedown.
Lasse Mankeli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Butler shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Butler was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mankeli is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hobert Butler dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Butler swinging wildly here. #CL2#
Mankeli clinches.
Butler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mankeli smiles and moves away.
Mankeli shoots for a takedown but Butler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Butler was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mankeli misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Butler feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mankeli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Mankeli wants to stand and escape but Butler is having none of it.
Butler wants to stand but Mankeli has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mankeli wants to sweep but no luck.
Mankeli throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Butler showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Mankeli isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Butler stacks Mankeli on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Butler!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mankeli is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Butler is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mankeli is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SU#
Butler stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2#
Mankeli forces Butler back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Butler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Butler is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mankeli is keeping busy.
Butler misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Mankeli breaks the clinch. #CL#
Butler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mankeli, pushing him back against the cage.
Butler fails to pull guard.
Butler missing with knees to the body.
Butler prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hobert Butler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lasse Mankeli.
Butler is looking to break free of the clinch but Mankeli has double underhooks.
Mankeli scores with a nice hook to the head.
Butler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mankeli just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Mankeli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mankeli dives in for a single leg takedown but Butler sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Butler throws a big counter combination but Mankeli scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mankeli is defended easily by Butler.
It looked like Butler was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mankeli displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Butler. #TD#
Butler shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mankeli is trying to defend but Butler finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Mankeli kicks Butler off and gets back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lasse Mankeli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lasse Mankeli!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2019

#R1#
Poukola stuffs the takedown.
Mummo looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Poukola lands a right hook to the body.
Poukola shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Poukola gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Poukola is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Poukola effectively controlling the action here.
A frustrated look appears on Poukola's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Poukola stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Poukola wants to break free but Mummo has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poukola is trying to break free.
Poukola blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Poukola has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Poukola wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Poukola prevents a takedown attempt there. #T1##TD2#
Poukola manages to pull guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Poukola holds on and takes a little breather.
Poukola throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Poukola managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Poukola looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Poukola doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Poukola not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've been hearing that Mummo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Poukola pulls Mummo in close to his closed guard and prevents Mummo from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Poukola wants to stand and escape but Mummo is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Poukola will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maatuska Mummo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukka Poukola.
Poukola tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mummo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Poukola somewhat.
Mummo fails with a takedown attempt.
Poukola throws a right and a left that both miss.
A leg kick checked by Mummo.
Mummo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Poukola manages to circle out of the way.
Poukola throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mummo's waist but Mummo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Poukola off to one side.
Mummo throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Poukola lands a jab-cross combination. #CL2#
Poukola closes the distance and pushes Mummo back into the cage.
Poukola tries to break the clinch but Mummo is controlling the position.
Poukola has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mummo after a bit of a struggle.
Poukola prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stalling in the clinch from Poukola.
Poukola trying to land knees to the body.
Mummo lands an elbow inside.
Poukola throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Poukola stalling.
Poukola tries for a takedown but Mummo manages to get underhooks.
Mummo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mummo tries to break the clinch but Poukola is controlling the position. #T4#
Poukola has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mummo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mummo.
Poukola wants a takedown but no success here. #TD#
Mummo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mummo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mummo trying to keep a closed guard but Poukola is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Poukola wants to pass the guard but Mummo is keeping the position.#SUB#
Mummo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Poukola gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mummo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Poukola is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jukka Poukola dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Poukola moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Poukola jumps guard. #SUB2#
Mummo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Poukola has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mummo has managed to get both his arms back between Poukola's legs - danger averted.
Poukola wants to stand but Mummo is controlling the position. #SUB#
Mummo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mummo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mummo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Poukola looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Poukola trying to keep a closed guard but Mummo is proving a slippery customer.
Poukola keeping moving, preventing Mummo from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mummo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Poukola looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mummo is fending him off so far but Poukola persists. Nope, Mummo circles away and we're back to standing.
Mummo tries to clinch but Poukola moves away
enabling Poukola to counter with a crisp jab.
Poukola shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mummo sprawls well. Mummo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Poukola gets slowly back to his feet.
Poukola throws a head kick that misses.
Poukola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Poukola.
Maatuska Mummo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukka Poukola.#T2#
Poukola defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mummo.#CL2#
Poukola fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mummo, pushing him back against the cage.
Poukola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mummo avoids it.
Poukola tries to break free but Mummo pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Mummo manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Mummo working for a triangle but Poukola defends it easily.
Mummo wants to sweep but no luck.
Mummo controlling Poukola's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mummo is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Poukola trying to control the position from guard on top but Mummo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poukola is stalling in the full guard.
Mummo keeping moving, preventing Poukola from controlling successfully.
Poukola looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Poukola keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jukka Poukola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Poukola tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mummo defends well and Poukola ends up having to push Mummo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mummo has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Poukola moves into the clinch.
Mummo tries to pull guard but Poukola holds him up against the cage and eventually Mummo drops back down to his feet.
Poukola wants to get back to striking at distance but Mummo won't allow it.
Poukola tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mummo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Mummo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Poukola shoots in for a takedown but Mummo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mummo shoots for a double leg takedown but Poukola sprawls well. He's pushed Mummo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jukka Poukola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Poukola is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mummo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mummo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Poukola swivels and escapes.
Mummo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Poukola tries to counter with a clinch but Mummo shakes him off and moves away.
A combination from Poukola does no damage.
Mummo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Poukola throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mummo closes the distance and clinches up with Poukola, looking for a takedown. Mummo pushes Poukola against the cage but Poukola circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maatuska Mummo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Poukola moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Mummo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mummo fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Poukola closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Mummo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Poukola avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Poukola tries to pull guard but Mummo holds him up against the cage and eventually Poukola drops back down to his feet.
Poukola drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Poukola is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Mummo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Poukola stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Poukola wants it to stay on the feet.
Poukola feints the counter takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Poukola. Those never looked like landing.
Mummo moves out of range of the body kick.
Mummo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Maatuska Mummo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mummo works the jab nicely.
Mummo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mummo dives in for a single leg takedown but Poukola sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T2#
Poukola lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Poukola moves into range and clinches up with Mummo.
Poukola prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mummo tries for a takedown but Poukola manages to get underhooks.
Poukola stalling the fight.
Poukola wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Poukola tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mummo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mummo slowing the pace effectively.
Poukola has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mummo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mummo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Poukola pulls his leg out and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mummo. #T3#
Poukola dives in and grabs Mummo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mummo pushes down on Poukola's head and hops out.
Mummo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Poukola.
Poukola takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Poukola stuffs the takedown.
Poukola shoots in and drives through. Mummo sprawls well.
Poukola shoots in looking for a takedown but Mummo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Poukola's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mummo shoots in and drives through. Poukola sprawls well.
Mummo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Poukola sprawls well. Poukola wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mummo gets slowly back to his feet.#T4##CL2#
Poukola has taken the fight to the clinch.
Poukola tries to break the clinch but Mummo is controlling the position.
Mummo has Poukola pressed against the cage, preventing Poukola from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maatuska Mummo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mummo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Poukola is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mummo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Poukola smiles and moves away.
Mummo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Poukola clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poukola has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mummo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jukka Poukola is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mummo with an attempt at a knee that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jukka Poukola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Poukola has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jukka Poukola!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2019

#R1#
Bolton shoots in looking for a takedown but Poukola manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bolton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bolton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Poukola tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Bolton drives through with a takedown into Poukola's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Poukola wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bolton manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Poukola is trying to maintain the position but Bolton is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poukola makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Poukola.
Poukola wants to sweep here but Bolton controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB#
Bolton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bolton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Poukola tries to strike from the bottom.
Poukola looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Poukola is trying to keep Bolton in close. #SUB2#
Poukola working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bolton has passed into half guard!
Poukola is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Poukola regains full guard. Nicely done. #SU#
Bolton stands up from Poukola's guard - Bolton perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bolton misses with a takedown attempt - Poukola sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Poukola shoots in and gets a takedown into Bolton's guard.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bolton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Poukola doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Poukola manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bolton lands an upkick as Poukola stands over him.#T3#
Poukola trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bolton wants to stand and escape but Poukola is having none of it.
Poukola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bolton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Poukola looking to sit in guard and control but Bolton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Poukola looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bolton has picked Poukola up and slammed him! Poukola can't keep hold of the triangle and Bolton manages to pass to side control!
Poukola is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bolton off and has taken his back!
Bolton tries to escape the position. #T4#
Poukola thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Bolton looking very determined here, making life difficult for Poukola.
Bolton manages to reverse the position and now he's in Poukola's guard. Nice work there by Bolton.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bolton drops back looking for a leg! Poukola is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Poukola manages to kick Bolton off! Bolton jumps back into Poukola's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bolton wants to get up but he can't break Poukola's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jukka Poukola will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bolton throws a wild body kick that Poukola sees coming a mile off.#TD2#
Poukola fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bolton sprawls well initially but Poukola persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Poukola tries to stand and escape but Bolton is controlling the position.
Poukola throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bolton looking for submissions off his back.
Bolton wants to improve his position but Poukola is controlling well. #SUB#
Bolton looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolton gets full guard.
Bolton keeping moving, preventing Poukola from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Bolton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Poukola working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Poukola trying to control but Bolton is working from the bottom.
Poukola forces his way into half guard.
Bolton flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Poukola sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bolton defending well though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bolton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jeff Bolton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Poukola is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bolton striking from the bottom. #SUB#
Bolton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Poukola is looking to stand up but Bolton won't let him.
Poukola is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Poukola tries to clinch but Bolton is having none of it.
Bolton is looking to counter the offense by Poukola and move into the clinch.
A head kick by Poukola misses #CL#
and Bolton counters by moving into the clinch. #T3##TD#
Bolton ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bolton no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bolton is on top in guard. #REVR#
Poukola is breathing heavily.
Bolton wanted to stand there but Poukola had control of the position.
Poukola wants to control but Bolton passes easily into half guard.
Bolton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Poukola wants to control but Bolton is keeping busy. #T4##SUB2#
Poukola actively working from the bottom here.
Bolton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Poukola tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Poukola gets full guard.
Poukola wants to stand up but Bolton is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Bolton dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Poukola fails in his attempt to clinch.
Poukola wants to clinch up but Bolton keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Poukola shoots in and gets a takedown into Bolton's guard.#SUB#
Bolton working for a triangle but Poukola defends it easily.
Poukola wants to pass the guard but Bolton is keeping the position.
Bolton tries to strike from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poukola looking to pass the guard.
Bolton wants to sweep here but Poukola controlling him for the moment. #T1##ES#
Bolton scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Poukola pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD#
Bolton shoots in and bounces Poukola off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Poukola is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Poukola takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bolton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Poukola smiles and moves away.
Jukka Poukola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poukola thows a leg kick but Bolton checks it #TD#
and Bolton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poukola gets full guard.#T2##SUB2#
Poukola looking for subs off his back but Bolton has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
Bolton is looking for a kimura but Poukola is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bolton to get the leverage. #SU#
Bolton decides to stand up.
Poukola tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Poukola leaves Bolton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bolton circles away from the clinch attempt. #T3#
Poukola throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bolton.
Poukola throws a jab but it's blocked by Bolton.
Bolton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Poukola tries to avoid it but Bolton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Poukola to the ground. Poukola escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Bolton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Poukola changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bolton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bolton sneaks back into half guard.
Bolton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bolton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Bolton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Bolton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4##SUB#
Bolton looking for a guillotine here but Poukola defends easily.
Poukola works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bolton wants to improve his position but Poukola is controlling well.
Poukola perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bolton is trying to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jeff Bolton.
I think Bolton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jeff Bolton!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2019

#R1#
Pouta dodges the punch combination from Johns. #TD2#
Johns gets caught flat footed, as Pouta shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Johns holds on and takes a little breather.
Johns looking for a sweep. Not yet Johns, not yet.
Pouta tries to stand but Johns is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pouta sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Johns's guard. #T1#
Johns wants to improve his position but Pouta is controlling well.
Pouta wants to control but Johns is keeping him busy.
Johns trying to hold on to Pouta's head to control him but Pouta postures up.
Pouta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pouta stops Johns from getting back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Pouta seems content to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pouta wants to free his trapped foot but Johns is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Johns keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johns tries to roll over but Pouta keeps him under control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD2#
Pouta drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Johns tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Johns is in all sorts of trouble here.
Johns regains half guard.
Pouta tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Johns.
Johns holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T3#
Johns is trying to get back to full guard.
Pouta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pouta content to control rather than advance.
Johns really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pouta slips a nice elbow through Johns's hands, connecting with Johns's forehead.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Johns is trying to maintain the position but Pouta is very close to passing his half guard.
Johns is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Pouta jumps into side control!
Pouta connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Johns some visible discomfort.
Johns is looking to regain half guard here but Pouta keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pouta advances nicely into full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Pouta dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Pouta looks to land a body kick but Johns moved away.
A head kick misses from Pouta. #TD2#
Pouta drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Johns holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Johns wants to control but Pouta postures up.
Johns tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johns is trying to work for a sweep but Pouta has mounted him!
Pouta landing shots from mount.
Pouta content just to control the position here.
Pekka Pouta has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Pouta wants to control the pace but Johns is squirming around nicely.
Johns wants to hold on but Pouta pushes him away.
Pouta looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #ROC2#
Johns is rocked!
Johns knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pouta on the ground.
Pouta content just to control the position here.
Oh Johns is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pouta scoring with strikes but Johns is staying in there.
Pouta drops a big elbow. That's hurt Johns! More shots from Pouta and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pekka Pouta!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Henri darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Whitney tries to roll over but Henri keeps him under control.
Well, if Henri is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Henri scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henri looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Whitney manages to get to full guard.
Henri slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Henri has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Whitney is proving hard to escape from.
Henri is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Whitney is striking but Henri is not phased and passes to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Henri controlling the action here.
Henri working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Henri slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Henri seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Henri is taking a breather. Whitney says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Whitney is pressing down on Henri's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whitney looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henri is one step ahead there.
Henri content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Henri looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Whitney!#T4#
Whitney tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here as Henri stalls from top position.
Whitney tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henri controlling the position from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julma Henri dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Henri throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Henri. #TD2#
Henri shoots in and gets a takedown into Whitney's guard.#ES#
Whitney is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Henri presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Henri is trying to pull guard but Whitney has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Henri breaks the clinch.
Whitney shoots in but no luck this time.
Whitney moves in looking to clinch but Henri pushes him off.
Whitney fails with the takedown.
Henri throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Henri throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Whitney counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Henri!
Whitney tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB#
Whitney is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Henri knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Henri manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Henri is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Whitney wants to improve his position but Henri is controlling well.
Henri moves into full mount! Whitney won't be happy about that!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Henri is landing with some decent strikes but Whitney is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henri mounts Whitney! Really nice guard pass there!
Henri controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henri lands a heavy elbow.
Henri content just to control the position here.
Henri scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Whitney? #T3#
Henri fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Henri controlling the position easily from mount.
Henri lands with some strikes.#ROC2#
Whitney is rocked!#SUB2#
Henri working for a submission but Whitney is keeping him at bay.
Whitney is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SU2#
Henri gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#T4#
Whitney misses with a takedown attempt - Henri sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malcom Whitney. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Henri looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Henri pushing down on Whitney's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Henri passes to full mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henri sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Henri lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julma Henri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Whitney's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Whitney gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Henri counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Whitney off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Henri follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Whitney was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Julma Henri!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2019

#R1#
Mankeli ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mankeli scores with a push kick.
Mankeli misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Giles counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Giles. #ES2#
Mankeli pushes Giles off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Mankeli fails to land the takedown.
Giles seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mankeli fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Glenn Giles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lasse Mankeli.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Giles stuffs the takedown attempt from Mankeli. Mankeli gets slowly back to his feet.
Giles is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Mankeli pushes Giles up against the cage in a clinch.
Giles is working for takedown but Mankeli is calmly controlling the position for now.#T1##TD2#
Mankeli gets control of Giles's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mankeli will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mankeli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Giles really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mankeli wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Giles is now in half guard.
Mankeli gets back to full guard.
Giles will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mankeli looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Giles wants to control from the top but Mankeli keeps moving. #T2#
Mankeli is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #ES2#
Mankeli pushes Giles off and scrambles back to his feet.
Mankeli keeps the fight on the outside.
Mankeli wants to land a leg kick but Giles is out of range.
Mankeli throws a sloppy head kick
and Giles makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mankeli tries to score a power double leg takedown but Giles sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mankeli somewhat.#T3#
A head kick misses from Giles.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Giles.
Mankeli fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Giles was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Giles misses with a double jab. #CL2#
Mankeli moves into the clinch successfully.
Mankeli is pressed up against the cage. Giles has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mankeli down to the mat. Mankeli avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mankeli fakes the leg kick and cracks Giles in the body.
Mankeli lands with a kick to the temple. Giles shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T4#
Mankeli will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mankeli looks winded!#CL2#
Mankeli clinches.
Giles tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mankeli just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Giles ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Giles no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Giles is looking to stand up but Mankeli isn't so interested in that idea.
Giles being controlled here, momentarily.
Mankeli throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lasse Mankeli dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mankeli dives in and grabs Giles's left leg, looking for a takedown. Giles pushes down on Mankeli's head and hops out.
It looked like Giles was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Giles throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mankeli swings away with a body shot that misses
and Giles counters with a three punch combo that has Mankeli backing up. Mankeli nods at Giles to acknowledge the strikes.
Mankeli shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Giles pinned against the cage. Giles gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mankeli fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Glenn Giles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lasse Mankeli.
A head kick misses from Mankeli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giles shoots for a double leg takedown but Mankeli sprawls well. He's pushed Giles's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mankeli feints the counter takedown.
Giles fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Giles tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mankeli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mankeli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Giles.
Giles is looking to clinch but Mankeli is avoiding it.
Giles throws a front kick that sends Mankeli stumbling back into the cage.
Mankeli takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lasse Mankeli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mankeli swings away with a body shot that misses
and Giles counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Mankeli closes the distance and clinches.
Giles missing with knees to the body.
Giles looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Mankeli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mankeli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Giles.#T2#
A leg kick checked by Mankeli.
Giles stuffs the takedown attempt from Mankeli. Mankeli gets slowly back to his feet.
Giles throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Giles is looking to break free of the clinch but Mankeli has double underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD#
Giles has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mankeli uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Giles is working an open guard so Mankeli takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T3##TD#
Giles is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mankeli's half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mankeli slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Giles with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mankeli is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Giles lands a couple of digs.
Mankeli trying to keep a closed guard but Giles is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
Giles stopping the sweep attempt from Mankeli.
Mankeli is looking to stand back up but Giles counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Mankeli.
Mankeli tries to get to full guard but Giles has control of the leg.
Giles not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mankeli trying to control but Giles postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Glenn Giles dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Mankeli with a lazy takedown attempt
and Giles counters with a one-two to the body.
Mankeli leaves Giles with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mankeli fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Giles avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like Giles was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mankeli.#CL2#
Giles gets tackled into the cage by Mankeli. Mankeli maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Mankeli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Giles shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1##CL2#
Mankeli clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Mankeli breaks from the clinch.
Giles fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mankeli avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glenn Giles. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Mankeli darts in and clinches Giles up against the cage.
Mankeli gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Giles.
Giles jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mankeli walks away with a smile on his face. Giles gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2#
Giles misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Giles. Mankeli shrugs it off though. #CL2#
Mankeli gets a clinch.
Giles tries to pull guard but Mankeli holds him up against the cage and eventually Giles drops back down to his feet.
Mankeli stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC2#
Mankeli manages to break the clinch.
Mankeli misses with a takedown attempt - Giles sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3#
Mankeli misses with a takedown attempt - Giles sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Mankeli gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mankeli jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Giles walks away with a smile on his face. Mankeli gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Mankeli gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mankeli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC2#
Mankeli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Giles shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mankeli napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Giles controls the position.
Mankeli can't do much from the bottom here.
Giles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mankeli keeps working. #T4#
Giles working away.
Mankeli is looking to reverse the position.
Giles working away.
Mankeli tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Giles wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mankeli takes a kick to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mankeli is trying hard to land a takedown here. Giles sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Giles feinted there with a counter leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lasse Mankeli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mankeli has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lasse Mankeli!

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